450 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA 16801 · Centre County
In State College's Happy Valley, Embassy of Hearthside offers skilled nursing, memory care and long-term care. Days here are warm, social and personal.
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Reported average: 123.7 residents per day across 157 certified beds (79% occupancy).
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Source: CMS Care Compare, reported average daily residents and certified beds. This is not a live availability feed.
A summary of reported federal nursing-home measures. Review the dates and original records below.
Embassy of Hearthside is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in State College, PA, with 157 certified beds and an average of about 124 residents per day. It operates as part of the Embassy Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 31 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $154,786 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
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Topics noted in the summary
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From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,140–$14,140/mo (modeled range) 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local State College prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. | Local market estimate |
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Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (78 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.
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Showing 8 of 8 citation entries on this page.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-07 | Fine | $20,885 |
| 2025-03-14 | Fine | $129,314 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $4,587 |
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No family reviews are available on Haven for Embassy of Hearthside.
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Prepare questions for your tourEmbassy of Hearthside has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $11,140–$14,140 per month (modeled range). 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local State College prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.
Medicare (CMS) rates Embassy of Hearthside 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Embassy of Hearthside has 78 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Reported average: 123.7 residents per day across 157 certified beds (79% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.
Embassy of Hearthside in State College, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 157 beds.
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Haven record updated 2026-08-24. We show imported source information. This date does not establish when a license was last checked.
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